Team Lead Charge Clinical Nurse Radiation Oncology

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a manager, the Team Lead Charge Clinical Nurse plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. The role provides direct patient care as needed and serves as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. The nurse assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed.

The Radiation Oncology Department works with experts from the Siteman Cancer Center in a cutting-edge environment focused on patient care. The position involves identifying and resolving gaps in care across hospitalization, discharge, and ambulatory settings; developing complex plans of care with patients, families, caregivers, and interprofessional teams; supporting evidence-based practice and nursing practice advancement; and evaluating patient and family experience to improve satisfaction and care quality. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license or certification.
• 2–5 years of experience; the additional information specifies at least 2 years of inpatient RN experience.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 5–10 years of experience; the additional information identifies charge experience as ideal.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift under the direction of a manager.
• Performs direct patient care as needed and functions as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
• Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed.
• Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care during hospitalization, at discharge, and in the ambulatory care setting.
• Critically assesses patient data to mitigate impending changes in condition and establishes interprofessional consultations as appropriate.
• Leads the development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals, in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Uses expert holistic clinical knowledge to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporate team and caregiver input, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Champions scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice, including supporting practice changes, recommending standards of care, conducting literature searches, and sharing relevant knowledge.
• Explores opportunities to advance nursing practice through professional, educational, and community activities.
• Analyzes gaps in practice standards and provides peer feedback in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
• Leads evaluation of the patient and family experience and adjusts care to improve satisfaction and quality.
• Maintains a constant state of alertness and works safely in this safety-sensitive position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree